Females were swooning after the gorgeous Gatton police officer when he became an internet hit on Tuesday.

He returned an ABC reporter's lost phone with a cheeky photo hidden in the camera roll, a picture which racked up almost 4500 likes and more than 300 shares in 24 hours once shared online.

The innocent photo drew some less-than-innocent comments, including enquiries about his relationship status and queries relating to the young officer's handcuffs.

Sadly for many love-struck women, Constable Jago is in a loving relationship with his girlfriend Tayla Lange.

"We've been together two years now, we live together and have a couple of puppies together, a cocker-spaniel and a pomeranian," he said.

"She's been reading all the comments and says she'll have to watch her man.

"But she's the friendliest of girls."

Ms Lange seems to be taking her boyfriend's new found fame well, joking on social media with friends that she'll have to keep a tight hold of him.

In response to a comment by her friend who said: "All those Gatton girls might steal your man," Ms Lange commented: "Not on my watch, I better watch out. All these girls better back off."

The comment was followed by a teasing emoticon to show she was only joking.

Mason Jago and his girlfriend Tayla Lange.

EARLIER: His face has been shared across the nation, but little was previously known about the Gatton police officer who set hearts racing on Tuesday with a simple selfie.

Constable Mason Jago became an instant internet hit after returning an ABC reporter's lost phone with a cheeky photo hidden in the camera roll, a picture which racked up almost 4500 likes and more than 300 shares in 24 hours.

But who is the man behind the selfie?

As it turns out, Constable Mason is a man who enjoys taking his girlfriend on day-trips, owns a pomeranian and likes fixing things up around the house.

And he's a little embarrassed about the whole affair.

"I didn't actually realise it was the journalist's phone," he said.

"I'm a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing, I didn't think it was going to blow up like it did.

"Just an innocent little photo turned into something pretty big."

The 'innocent photo' drew some less-than-innocent comments, including enquiries about his relationship status and queries relating to the young officer's handcuffs.

Sadly for many of the love-struck ladies, Constable Mason said he's happily taken.

"We've been together two years now, we live together and have a couple of puppies together, a cocker-spaniel and a pomeranian," he said.

"She's been reading all the comments and says she'll have to watch her man.

"But she's the friendliest of girls."

GONE VIRAL: Constable Mason Jago's selfie did the rounds on social media on Tuesday, gathering thousands of likes and a few raunchy comments.Melanie Keyte

Constable Mason said he landed in Gatton Police Station about two and a half years ago and admitted he liked to "have a bit of fun with the job" whilst on his beat, but became earnest when talking about the perks of community policing.

"I like the country policing vibe Gatton has," he said.

"It's more personal."

But in his off-time, the young man said he's much like any other bloke around town.

"I like to hit the gym, keep fit and just hang out with mates," he said.

"I like doing stuff around the house (and) fix up the garden, I'm pretty domesticated these days.

"I go on little day adventures with (my girlfriend) and take the dogs to the park.

"I just don't take things too seriously."

As for an address to his adoring fans, Constable Mason just wanted to say 'thanks'.